It is the jewel in the crown of Scotland’s historical properties – but it also underlines the dilemma facing those charged with protecting the country’s heritage.

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One of the most popular attractions is the thousand-year-old Urquhart Castle, which sits in ruins at the edge of Loch Ness in Drumnadrochit. Drumnadrochit is also home to the Loch Ness Centre ...

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